Ukwa
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| Coordinates | 21°58′N 80°28′E / 21.97°N 80.47°ECoordinates: 21°58′N 80°28′E / 21.97°N 80.47°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District(s) | Balaghat |
| Population | 7,108 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 608 metres (1,995 ft) |
Ukwa is a census town in Balaghat district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
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[edit] Geography
Ukwa is located at 21°58′N 80°28′E / 21.97°N 80.47°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 608 metres (1994 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Ukwa had a population of 7108. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Ukwa has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 64%. In Ukwa, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Manganese Mine
The Manganese mine of Ukwa Mine is developed by Britishers .It is the largest deposit of Manganese Ore as a open cost Mine. The largest first Ropway Line in Asia was used to transport the ore from Ukwa to Bharweli .
[edit] Forest
The Ukwa is surrounded by dense forest having Sal,Tendu,Beeja,Teak,and so many varieties of woods. The Tribes Baiga and Gonds are lives in the forest.
[edit] Places
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ukwa
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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